"Get To Know Em" - Dells Ducks - Chris Vella

Forward - #11 Chris Vella - Dells Ducks

Last season Chris Vellas played in 25 games for the Dells Ducks. His first MnJHL Season showed a lot of promise as he scored 8 goals and assisted on 5 more. Talking with Head Coach Bill Zaniboni about Vella last year he spoke of how talented Vella was despite being one of the youngest players in the league. This year Vella has picked up where he left off last year and has shown improvement in his all around game. So far this season in 18 games he has scored 10 goals and has 12 assists. Before missing a few games due to injury Vella had shared the league lead in goals scored and surely has the ability to close the gap over the remainder of the year. Both statistics compared to last year show a great growth in production. But what the numbers do not show is the improvement in other areas of his game, such as his physicality. Each Ducks game this year Vella has shown that he's willing to throw his body around and give some great hits to opposing players. Keep an eye on Vella as he continues to improve each time on the ice. 

MnJHL - If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
CV - Pasta

MnJHL - What would you sing at Karaoke night?
CV - Anything by Bobby Schmurda

MnJHL - If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to?
CV - 1776

MnJHL - What is the one thing that should be taught in school that isn’t already?
CV - Social skills rather than algebra

MnJHL - What motivates you to work hard?
CV - Reward

MnJHL - Aside from food, water, and shelter, what one thing could you not go a day without?
CV - My family and hockey team

MnJHL -What song would you say best sums you up?
CV - Probably anything by Bobby Schmurda

MnJHL - What was the last experience that made you a stronger person?
CV - Moving away from home and being independent

MnJHL -Who from your team would you want to be stranded with on a deserted island and why?
CV - Mike Sullivan because he is one of my best friends on the team

MnJHL - If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be?
CV - American Revolution

Would you rather? 

MnJHL - Visit Europe or Mexico?
CV - Europe

MnJHL -Travel by plane, train, or automobile?
CV - Plane

MnJHL - Go climbing or zip lining?
CV - Zip lining